IF you haven’t got your tickets for this season’s Christmas panto, you better get your skates on because audiences are raving about the superb production of ‘Rapunzel’ directed by Oliver Hurley.

Almost all performances are sold out and Thursday saw capacity audiences for the opening shows where those present were treated to an amazing display of song, dance, drama and great laughs from the excellent cast.

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It’s a the traditional Rapunzel story but with elements of the ‘Tangled’ movie based on the fairytale. With loads of audience involvement and a great script it’s a must for families, especially the young ones who’ll love the traditional panto interaction with the characters.

The show is running on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are €17 (€15 conc), family of four €62, family of five €75. To book call 066-7123055 or book online by clicking here. Scroll down for photos…

Ollie McGuigan, Calvin O’Sullivan and Cody O’Sullivan before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Front from left; Chloe Lacey, Frankie Glennon and Evie Giles. Back from left; Naledi Hlongwane, Alysha O’Connor, Jenna Louise O’Regan and Tara Smith before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Claudia Ward, Emily Heaslip and Amy Roche before taking the stage for the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ciaran, Eamonn, Niamh and Yvonne Ferris at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

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In front; Emmet and Ronan Harty, with, at back; Michelle Harty, Michael Walsh and Rita Walsh at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aoibhe and Laoise McCarthy with grandmother Anne Marie McCarthy at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

At back, Veronica and Denis McMahon and Layla O’Leary with, in front, Aisling and Darragh McMahon and at the opening performance of ‘Rapunzel’ in Siamsa Tíre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean